Yvana van den Hork
Rank: Senior Editor
Position: Director
Yvana holds an MSc degree in Toxicology and Biology of the Wageningen University. She graduated in 1992. She travelled around the world and holds the record for the only woman finishing the The 100 Cols Tour solo without any external help. In 2005 she founded Pasio Ingredients, a sole proprietary ship  that was inspired by her then boyfriend Anthony who started importing and selling dietary supplements back in the late 90s and pioneering the iconic Jarrow Formulas brand as well as OSMO nutrition out of California USA.
Usefulness of herbal medicine in modern times
26-05-2019

Usefulness of herbal medicine in modern times

Usefulness of herbal medicine in modern times Natural plant products have been used throughout human history for various purposes. In fact, written records of the use of herbal medicine date back more than 5000 years, and for much of history, herbal...

Health from a pineapple: combat inflammation with bromelain
12-05-2019

Health from a pineapple: combat inflammation with bromelain

Health from a pineapple: combat inflammation with bromelain Pineapples are one of the most well-loved tropical fruits around the world. But if you're a constant surfer of the web, you've probably come across an article or two saying that pineapples "eat...

Why is turmeric such a magical herb? Health benefits and differences between turmeric and curcumin explained
28-04-2019

Why is turmeric such a magical herb? Health benefits and differences between turmeric and curcumin explained

Why is turmeric such a magical herb? Recently, it became once again evident how mainstream media is being manipulated by Big Pharma to scare the public away from using well-known and empirically proven supplements towards using pharmaceutical medicine....

Why is it so hard for a diabetic to keep blood sugar levels stable?
14-04-2019

Why is it so hard for a diabetic to keep blood sugar levels stable?

Why is it so hard for a diabetic to keep blood sugar levels stable? Most of you will know how food containing starches or sugars will raise blood sugar levels, and those of us who are dependent on insulin to control blood sugar levels, either because...

Oral health is a reflection of our overall health
24-03-2019

Oral health is a reflection of our overall health

Oral health is a reflection of our overall health On March 20 we celebrated the International Oral Health Day'. According to the dentist Richard Kohsiek, who's a board member of the Royal Dutch Dental Association, we should think more often about the...

Six reasons why eggs are awesome superfoods
10-03-2019

Six reasons why eggs are awesome superfoods

Six reasons why eggs are awesome superfoods Eggs are so nutritious they can be nicknamed nature's oldest superfood. Eggs are abundant in essential vitamins and minerals as well as unique antioxidants and brain nutrients many people are lacking in their...

Pets and your health: six ways in which a pet can improve your health
24-02-2019

Pets and your health: six ways in which a pet can improve your health

Pets and your health The strength of the human animal bond has been known for a long time, but scientific studies were only conducted fairly recently.  The very first study was published only about 40 years ago when 2 American psychology researchers...

How to get in enough fluids and not feel embarassed about finding a toilet
10-02-2019

How to get in enough fluids and not feel embarassed about finding a toilet

How to get in enough fluids and not feel embarassed  Whomever is interested in health and fitness will have been told countless times to drink enough fluids to stay healthy! What they never tell you, is how to combine drinking plenty fluids with being...